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Health Encyclopedia: Headaches: Tension Medications
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The standard treatments for tension-type headaches are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and ibuprofen, and tricyclic antidepressants, usually amitriptyline (Elavil, Endep). A number of investigational drugs, such as botulinum toxin (Botox), tizanidine (Zanaflex), and nitric synthase inhibitors are showing promise.
Pain Relievers for Mild to Moderate Headache Episodes
Several pain relievers are helpful for mild to moderate headaches. They should not be used t...
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Back Pain and Sciatica: Medications and Alternative Treatments
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...codeine).Opioids, which are synthetic drugs. They include oxycodone (Percodan, Percocet, Roxicodone, Oxycontin), hydrocodone (Vicodin), and oxymorphone (Numorphan).Although the use of narcotics... Read more »Images
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